How she scored her internship:
The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern offers students the opportunity to spend a school term away from campus working at a magazine. I had previously interned in Teen Vogue's web department, and I reached out to the Fashion News team because I wanted to try something new. As a journalism major, Fashion News felt like the right fit because of the opportunity to write. I interviewed with Jane, and we discussed my experience in the industry, the internship responsibilities, and our mutual love of Lupe Fiasco.

Top internship tip:
Ask to meet with editors in person. This goes for both attaining internship interviews and getting to know an editor once you work for a publication. Always contact an editor first over e-mail, but follow up and ask to sit down for an in-person meeting or to grab a quick cup of coffee. You forge a stronger connection when you meet face to face.

Biggest surprise during her internship:
While working on a story for TeenVogue.com about designers' favorite Thanksgiving recipes, I did not expect big names such as Tory Burch and Chris Benz to take the time to contribute to my feature. I was happily surprised when they responded enthusiastically and submitted recipes. Sometimes, all you have to do is ask. Getting access to notable designers and celebrities for a story is not impossible; it just takes persistence.

Most valuable thing she's learned interning:
As important as it is to learn from the editors at a magazine, also take the opportunity to learn from readers. One of my favorite aspects of interning at Teen Vogue is that teens are so loyal to the magazine and vocal about what they like to see on the pages. I use social media to correspond with fans of Teen Vogue and try to meet them in person at events such as Teen Vogue's Fashion University. Readers inspire me and inform my writing.

Favorite thing about interning at Teen Vogue: My favorite thing about interning is that the editors value my voice and perspective. When I interviewed Nicola Formichetti, the man behind Mugler, Uniqlo, and Lady Gaga's outrageous outfits, he told me that he loves Teen Vogue because it embraces the creativity of young people. I feel exactly the same way.

How she scored her internship:
The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern offers students the opportunity to spend a school term away from campus working at a magazine. I had previously interned in Teen Vogue's web department, and I reached out to the Fashion News team because I wanted to try something new. As a journalism major, Fashion News felt like the right fit because of the opportunity to write. I interviewed with Jane, and we discussed my experience in the industry, the internship responsibilities, and our mutual love of Lupe Fiasco.

Top internship tip:
Ask to meet with editors in person. This goes for both attaining internship interviews and getting to know an editor once you work for a publication. Always contact an editor first over e-mail, but follow up and ask to sit down for an in-person meeting or to grab a quick cup of coffee. You forge a stronger connection when you meet face to face.

Biggest surprise during her internship:
While working on a story for TeenVogue.com about designers' favorite Thanksgiving recipes, I did not expect big names such as Tory Burch and Chris Benz to take the time to contribute to my feature. I was happily surprised when they responded enthusiastically and submitted recipes. Sometimes, all you have to do is ask. Getting access to notable designers and celebrities for a story is not impossible; it just takes persistence.

Most valuable thing she's learned interning:
As important as it is to learn from the editors at a magazine, also take the opportunity to learn from readers. One of my favorite aspects of interning at Teen Vogue is that teens are so loyal to the magazine and vocal about what they like to see on the pages. I use social media to correspond with fans of Teen Vogue and try to meet them in person at events such as Teen Vogue's Fashion University. Readers inspire me and inform my writing.

Favorite thing about interning at Teen Vogue: My favorite thing about interning is that the editors value my voice and perspective. When I interviewed Nicola Formichetti, the man behind Mugler, Uniqlo, and Lady Gaga's outrageous outfits, he told me that he loves Teen Vogue because it embraces the creativity of young people. I feel exactly the same way.

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Researching, writing, and coordinating photo shoots are all part of a day's work for the Fashion News intern.